Margarita Rankin

Visitation for Margarita Maggie C. Rankin, 94 of Ruidoso, will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel on Monday March 21, 2011. A Prayer Vigil followed by a Rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Monday at St. Eleanors Catholic Church, where a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday March 22, 2011. Burial will follow mass at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Maggie was born on April 24, 1916 in Mesilla Park, NM to Jose and Dolores A. Armendarez Carreon and passed away on March 18, 2011 at her home in Ruidoso. Maggie moved to Ruidoso in 1963 from Magdalena, NM. Maggie had the biggest heart and her home was always open to everyone. She loved to cook and there was always food on the table for anyone who visited. She was loved by all. She was a very godly person and her greatest joy was taking care of her family. She was a longtime member of St. Eleanors Catholic Church.

Maggie is survived by her sons, Edward Rankin, Jim Rankin, Bill Rankin, Robert Rankin, Jack Rankin, a daughter, Jodie McPherson and a sister, Andra Orrantia. She is also survived by 21 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren and 11 GreatGreat Grandchildren. Also surviving her, are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who will greatly miss her.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso
341 Sudderth Dr.
Ruidoso, NM  88345
Monday, March 21, 2011
2:00 PM until 4:00 PM

Service

Prayer Service

St. Eleanors Catholic Church
120 Junction Road
Ruidoso, NM  88345
Monday, March 21, 2011
6:00 PM

Funeral Mass

St. Eleanors Catholic Church
120 Junction Road
Ruidoso, NM  88345
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Forest Lawn Cemetery
Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM  88345